Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. ch. 341 (subchs. A, B, E, F) § 341.015
SANITATION OF ICE PLANTS.
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Sec. 341.015. SANITATION OF ICE PLANTS. (a) A person may not go on the platform covering the tanks in which ice is frozen in an ice factory unless the person is an officer, employee, or other person whose duties require that action.(b) An employee whose services are required on tanks shall be provided with clean shoes or boots that may not be used for any other purpose.(c) Ice contaminated with sand, dirt, cinders, lint, or other foreign substance may not be sold or offered for sale for human consumption.(d) Water used in the manufacturing of ice must be from an approved source and be of a safe quality.(e) An ice plant operator shall provide sanitary handwashing and toilet facilities for the employees of the plant. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Section 341.015 of the Texas Health & Safety Code establishes sanitation requirements for commercial ice plants. It restricts access to freezing tank platforms to authorized personnel only, requires dedicated clean footwear for workers who must be on the tanks, prohibits the sale of ice contaminated with foreign substances such as sand, dirt, or lint, mandates that water used in ice production come from an approved and safe source, and requires operators to provide sanitary handwashing and toilet facilities for employees. These rules are designed to protect the safety of ice intended for human consumption.
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Although § 341.015 applies to ice plant operators rather than residential landlords in the traditional sense, operators of ice-producing facilities covered by this provision generally maintain restricted access policies for tank platforms, supply workers with dedicated clean footwear used solely for tank-area duties, and source production water only from approved supplies. Compliant operators also ensure that no contaminated ice enters the sales stream and that adequate sanitary handwashing and toilet facilities are available to all plant employees. Keeping documented records of water source approvals and facility sanitation practices supports ongoing compliance with § 341.015.
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Section 341.015 of the Texas Health & Safety Code gives consumers a basis to expect that commercially produced ice sold for human consumption meets basic sanitation standards, including freedom from contaminants like sand, dirt, cinders, and lint. If a consumer or worker has reason to believe an ice plant is violating these standards—such as selling contaminated ice or failing to maintain sanitary facilities—they may consider reporting concerns to local or state public health authorities who oversee enforcement of Chapter 341. Tenant-rights organizations or public health advocacy groups can help individuals understand what reporting options may be available under § 341.015.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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